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Though employment is still sluggish, other economic indicators have consumers feeling better about the economy in general and their finances in particular, and as a result, many Americans are now using their credit cards more often than they did in the past, and carrying more debt as well, according to a report from Forbes Magazine. A number of reports from the federal government and analyst firms indicate that several circumstances have led consumers to use their credit cards more actively.

One of the primary reasons for this may be that repeated drops in instances of charge offs and delinquencies prompted lenders to lower both standards for credit card lending and interest rates on these accounts, the report said. As a consequence, they are now sending out more offers for new accounts, which may urge consumers to spend more.

Many consumers stopped using their credit cards regularly during the recession, or even altogether.

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Looking for an amazing cash back credit card?

Look no further…the Chase Sapphire Preferred currently offers a whopping 50,000 bonus points when you spend just $3,000 during the first three months from account opening.

For many of us who use our credit cards frequently, this is a pretty simple path to $500 in cash back, as 50,000 points are redeemable for $500 in cash.

If cash isn’t your thing (hmm…), you can also use the 50,000 bonus points to redeem $625 toward airfare.

And with no foreign transaction fee, you could save some serious cash using your credit card abroad.

There is a $95 annual fee, but it’s waived for the first year, making this one of the best cash back credit card offers out there at the moment.

This credit card also earns a 7% annual points dividend, and 2x points on airfare and hotel accommodations booked through Ultimate Rewards.

You also get 1 point on all other purchases, so the cash back can add up quick.

Both the balance transfer and purchase credit card APR are a variable 13.24%, so it’s not the best credit card to carry a balance.

It’s geared for those who pay off their balances each month and want to get the most out of their credit card rewards.

If it interests you, apply here.

Assuming the annual fee is deal-breaker, you can opt for the Chase Sapphire card, which comes with 25,000 bonus points worth $250 in cash back, and no annual fee!

Today’s top news headlines feature reasons lenders are extending riskier loans to borrowers again and changes in bank-issued savings bonds. Plus, find out the ratio of available jobs to prospective applicants.

Private Lenders Extend Loans To Risky Borrowers The Wall Street Journal Analysts say private companies are issuing more subprime loans to risky borrowers who fail to meet traditional banking standards. Despite housing market and economic volatility, a handful of firms are extending financing – and in some cases jumbo loans – to borrowers who fall below conventional credit and income requirements. Many private companies say the loans are not considered subprime, and down payment requirements up to 40 percent afford them an extra layer of protection.

Ratio of Jobs To Applicants Remains High The New York Times Recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor reveals the ratio of available jobs to workers is 4.7 – nearly 5 workers for each job opening. Credit

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Recently released data show that consumer bankruptcy filings in the first half of 2011 fell by eight percent compared with the first half of 2010. The numbers, reported by the American Bankruptcy Institute, paint a potentially hopeful picture for the overall rate of economic recovery:

• From January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011, a total of 709,303 personal bankruptcy cases were filed in the U.S.
• In the first six months of 2010, 770,117 personal bankruptcy cases were filed.
• This year has seen eight percent fewer personal bankruptcy filings than last year.
• Personal bankruptcy filings in June 2011 also fell compared to those in June 2010: 119,768 cases were filed this year; 126,270 cases were filed in June 2010.
• Compared to May of 2011, June filings rose by four percent.

It’s impossible to measure the health of the economy by looking at only a single indicator. B

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Its easy enough to install Wireshark and begin capturing packets off the wireor from the air. But how do you interpret those packets once youve captured them? And how can those packets help you to better understand whats going on under the hood of your network? Practical Packet Analysis shows how to use Wireshark to capture and then analyze packets as you take an indepth look at real-world packet analysis and network troubleshooting. The way the pros do it.

Wireshark (derived from the Ethereal project), has become the worlds most popular network sniffing application. But while Wireshark comes with documentation, theres not a whole lot of information to show you how to use it in real-world scenarios.

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Reader Question:

If you purchase furniture or any other large retail item and take advantage of the store’s deferred interest program for 12 months, no interest –same as cash offer, and the retailer issues you a credit card, does your credit score suffer if you: A) never activate the credit card or, B) activate the card but never use it and subsequently, the credit grantor closes the account due to inactivity?

Answer:

In this particular scenario, there are several different ways that your credit score may be impacted.  The exact impact will vary based on the overall credit profile of the individual. Let’

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